Transportation

Vernon Parish Council On Aging: Senior Transportation

Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact Vernon Parish Council On Aging: Senior Transportation to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: necessary errands, medical appointments, or grocery shopping. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are 60+ years old. No membership is required.

The Transportation Benefit Program offers a convenient and reliable way for older adults to get around. Through this program, older adults can access transportation services by scheduling rides in advance. The program utilizes cars and vans to provide shared rides, ensuring that older adults have a safe and comfortable journey. For those with Medicaid, the program offers free transportation services, making it affordable and accessible. For those without Medicaid, the program offers rides at a nominal cost of $16 for trips within Leesville City limits and $20 for trips outside of Leesville within Vernon Parish. Payments can be made using checks or cash, providing flexibility for riders. One of the key features of this program is the curb-to-curb transportation service, which ensures that older adults are picked up and dropped off at their specified locations. By prioritizing the needs and comfort of older adults, the Transportation Benefit Program aims to enhance mobility and independence for individuals in the community.


Service Area

Vernon Parish


Days of operation

Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Contact Vernon Parish Council On Aging: Senior Transportation

200 North Third Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4361
http://goea.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=directory&tmp=category&catID=38&nid=24&ssid=0&startIndex=31

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